January 19, 2012
- Heartwire: Statins for Prevention? Why Two Top Doc Recommend Prescribing Based on Total RIsk--Not Just LDL
- Diane Rehm Show: Adult Children Caring for Their Elderly Ailing Parents--Author Hendrick Hartog Discusses the Difficulties
- NYT: A Better Middle-Aged Brain--Suggestions for What Works
- HHLL: Facebook Weekly Back-Up Post--News from January 11-January 19, 2012
- Disease Proof: DHA & Micronutrients for the Brain--What You Need
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Dr. Harlan Krumholz of Yale & Dr. Rodney Hayward of Michigan argue for a sea change in treating cholesterol. Treatment based on overall risk, rather than a single LDL number. [I say "Hooray!"] What do you think?
Makes sense to me when you look at the evidence of drastic health & cardiac risk improvements (far better than with statins)--with no adverse effects, for people on the Esselstyn plant-based no-oil diet--even when LDL levels sometimes don't go down as drastically as they might with high-dose statins. You stop making small-dense atherogenic LDL. Looking solely at LDL numbers ignores the reality of "light fluffy LDL).
If inflammation is the main driver of heart disease--this makes sense to this rank amateur. Time to focus on the big picture (weight loss, BP-lowering, diabetes reversal, inflammation-reduction) when it comes to heart disease prevention--not one single lipid number!
In focusing on patient risk, rather than LDL-cholesterol treatment targets, doctors would improve patient outcomes and reduce adverse effects and costs that result from treating low-risk, low-benefit patients, say experts.
If you love your children, stay as healthy as you can, for their sake, if not your own! Heard this on Diane Rehm this morning--and it's worth listening to if you've ever cared for or been responsible for an elderly sick parent or relative. It's only going to get more difficult as our economy & gov't assistance gets more challenging. Many can't afford assisted living or nursing care--and taking care of a sick parent at home (especially if you are working-live out-of-town-or have kids at home) can be one of the most difficult of life's challenges. I was 30 years old with a newborn when my dad suffered a major stroke. It's not easy.
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We all hope that we will get the care we need through our old age. But these days, Social Security, Medicare, pensions and retirement plans seem less of a sure thing. Economic uncertainty is putting new pressure on adults to take on...
Exercise, Education, Friends, Volunteer, Stay Calm--the Better Brain Prescription. Must reading if you wonder why some people remain sharper than others as they age.
"When the Midus team (a National Institute of Aging mega-research project studying mid-life) put their data together, they noticed other similarities among people with the strongest cognitive skills. Senior citizens who performed as well as younger adults in fluid intelligence tended to share four characteristics in addition to having a college degree and regularly engaging in mental workouts: they exercised frequently; they were socially active, frequently seeing friends and family, volunteering or attending meetings; they were better at remaining calm in the face of stress; and they felt more in control of their lives.
Just as money and education often run together, these factors tend to reinforce one another. Adults who call on friends and family for support may be better able to reduce their stress, and reducing their stress may give them sense of control. "
"When the Midus team (a National Institute of Aging mega-research project studying mid-life) put their data together, they noticed other similarities among people with the strongest cognitive skills. Senior citizens who performed as well as younger adults in fluid intelligence tended to share four characteristics in addition to having a college degree and regularly engaging in mental workouts: they exercised frequently; they were socially active, frequently seeing friends and family, volunteering or attending meetings; they were better at remaining calm in the face of stress; and they felt more in control of their lives.
Just as money and education often run together, these factors tend to reinforce one another. Adults who call on friends and family for support may be better able to reduce their stress, and reducing their stress may give them sense of control. "
New York Times: How to subtract 10 years from your brain’s age? Get a college degree.
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Missed it on Facebook? Find it here. A few readers told me they were disappointed that I started posting a lot of information only on Facebook--and not on HHLL. Turns out, if you don't have a Facebook account, it's a...
I take a DHA supplement everyday--along with chia & flax. B-12 is a must. I'm not taking any chances with my "brain nutrients." I will have the opportunity to take a DHA test soon to measure how well my plant-based omega-3s (ALA) are converting into long-chain EPA & DHA. Very curious to find out.
Disease Proof: Vitamins, DHA, and the aging brain It is known that a Western diet is associated with dementia – the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease
January 20, 2012
- HHLL: My Very First Blog Post--January 2008
- Dr. Neal Barnard Video: Reversing Type-2 Diabetes with Diet
- WSJ: Chia to Win Football Games?
- Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology: The Cognitive Impairment--Kidney Connection
- The Atlantic: The Evidence for a Vegan Diet
- The Vegan RD: Omega-3s in the Plant-Based Diet
What a revelation! My very first blog post was made on January 10, 2008. How my life has changed since then! No more counting calories, or measuring food. I now eat until my appetite & "heart's content"! I still use My Food Diary for getting the Nutritional Info for my recipes--and to check in every so often to see how much protein, fat, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, & calcium I'm getting from my typical diet. It always checks out as "Excellent". Happy Blog Anniversary to me! First public post was on January 18, 2008! Some things never change! http://www.happyhealthylonglife.com/happy_healthy_long_life/2008/01/crazy-busy-over.html
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I joined MyFoodDiary a couple of years ago when Tarah Parker-Pope recommended it in her review of food diaries for the Wall Street Journal. When I use it, it's eye opening & IT WORKS! It shows you exactly how healthy...
Hands down, one of the best videos I've seen to explain how what we eat affects our health & our weight. Whether your pre-diabetic, already have type-2 diabetes, or you're perfectly healthy--take the 37 minutes to watch this. Best time investment of the week for me. Dr. Barnard is funny, articulate, & turns the complicated into simple!!! Just watch it until the end. And he changed my mind about salmon.
Neal Barnard program for Reversing Diabetes book tour at Vero Beach SiliStudio Speaker: Neal Barnard Videographer: Sam Tsang PostProduction: Silvia Li
Just posted my summary of Dr. Neal Barnard's video on Reversing Diabetes with a Plant-Based Diet on HHLL--including my detailed summary of what Barnard has to say in the video.
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Dr. Neal Barnard on Reversing Diabetes Through Diet If you do not see the video, click here to go to the direct link. This is hands down, one of the best videos I've seen to explain how what we eat...
HHLL reader & friend Tom says Ray Rice must be reading my blog, since I'm such a big fan of chia. Thanks, Tom, for sending me this link!
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Ray Rice, the leading rusher for the Baltimore Ravens, has a diet secret: mixing in spoonfuls of an obscure Bolivian-grown seed that, he believes, replenishes his energy and helps keep his digestive system humming.
This large study of woman over age 70 found that even very small amounts of protein in their urine indicated the very beginnings of kidney dysfunction, and signaled that cognitive abilities — higher-order brain functions like memory and verbal fluency — declined two to seven times faster than normal. Why? Damage to small blood vessels--in the kidney & the brain. The cause? Vascular inflammation associated with obesity, diabetes, & hypertension. The puzzle pieces continue to fit together. Diet does matter!
New research finds links between the humble kidney and our brains. Shown here is the kidney of an embryonic mouse, genetically altered to glow green.
From the Atlantic. Thanks Amy for sharing this one!
There's plenty of science to justify a plant-based diet, but the stories of personal transformation—curing diabetes, losing 100 pounds, living an active lifestyle—make the biggest impression.
Bottom Line: Don't skip on the flax seed/meal, chia seeds, etc! Everyday! You need them. The research is just not out yet on whether you also need a DHA/EPA supplement.
January 21, 2012
- What's in the Healthy Librarian's Saturday Take-to-Work Lunch Box?
- MedCityNews: Biotech Company Making Omega-3 Supplements from Algae
- Science Friday: The Benefits of Meditation for the Body & the Brain
Off to work on this Saturday. Packed my lunch box with a Green Smoothie (lacinato kale, Swiss chard, orange, carrots, mixed berries), Crockpot Chocolate Oatmeal with chia, walnuts, & berries, and an OMG! Cajun Kale Soup with just a little Field Roast "Andouile Sausage" & Rice. Recipe on Sunday--if I have time.
Seems like timely news! Could fish oil be on the way out--and sustainable algal oil on the way in? Hmm. Or maybe it will turn out that none of it's needed if you're on a plant-based, no-added-oil, balanced omega-6:omega-3 diet.
MedCItyNews: AlgiSys looks to enter the vegetarian omega-3 oils market with technology that makes omega-3 acids from algae. Read more about AlgiSys' technology
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Watch this sometime today--without fail!! A Doctor-Professor answers the old question "What is the single best thing we can do for our health" in a completely new way.
Take a few minutes out of your day to relax with a meditation from psychologist Mark Williams, author of Mindfulness.
I'm planning to listen to this Sci Fri podcast when I get some quiet time alone--and then chill out with their mini-meditation below!
ScienceFriday: Oxford University clinical psychologist Mark Williams talks about his new book Mindfulness.
January 22, 2012
- The Favorite Fun Facebook Video of the Week: The University of Toronto's Dr. Mike Evans & His Amazing Video on the Benefits of Exercise--Don't Miss It! All Learning Should Be This Fun.
- HHLL: Spicy Cajun "Sausage" & RIce Soup (Everyone Who Has Made It--Has Loved It)
Watch this sometime today--without fail!! A Doctor-Professor answers the old question "What is the single best thing we can do for our health" in a completely new way.
Dr. Mike Evans is founder of the Health Design Lab at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, an Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Toronto, and a staff physician at St. Michael's Hospital. A big thank you to Scott in MN for sharing this gem with me! I'll present more convincing evidence on Tuesday on HHLL.
Latest HHLL post. My latest new fave soup discovery. Plus some "sure bets" for dinner this week. And how about a couple movie recommendations for a winter stay-at-home "Dinner and a Movie Night"?
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My house is set at 58 degrees in the winter. It's freezing at work, too. And I exercise. Gotta love that calorie-burning brown fat. Who knew? I'm not complaining about a too cold house anymore. New article from the Journal of of Clinical Investigation by Dr. Carpentier explains how it works. Brown fat, Dr. Carpentier, “Is on fire.” On average, Dr. Carpentier said, the brown fat burned about 250 calories over three hours. It not only takes up glucose, if you have it, it will keep you warmer in a freezing room.
The Healthy Librarian's Enlightened Cajun Kale "Spicy Sausage" & Rice Soup I found this recipe hiding in a magazine at my hair salon. On Tuesday I got my hair cut & colored (don't judge!), and while I waited from Michelle...
January 23, 2011
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The Natural Standard Database: Strontium Ranelate for Osteoporosis
- NPR: The Story SSRI's for Depression--The Low Serotonin Theory
- Planet Money on "This American Life": The Euro Crisis & What Really Happened to Greece. Economics Made Interesting & Understandable
Researchers Compare Osteoporosis Drug Effectiveness. Strontium ranelate may be a more efficient osteoporosis drug than alendronate, according to a recent study. Strontium is a metallic element that has properties similar to those of calcium. The body can easily incorporate strontium into bones and tooth enamel. Strontium ranelate is a frequently prescribed drug for post-menopausal osteoporosis that may not only prevent the breakdown of bone, but may also encourage bone growth and density. The scientists concluded that strontium ranelate may have a stronger influence on the structure of the bones than alendronate. However, they added that more evidence is needed in order to better understand these findings.
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Everyone likes a simple late 1980's story of a chemical imbalance brought on by low serotonin--to explain depression--and that's why it has remained very popular. "I don't know of any story that has supplanted it," says Alan Frazer, a researcher who studies how antidepressant medications work. He is also chair of the pharmacology department at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Unfortunately, the real story is complicated, and in a way, not all that reassuring. Researchers don't really know what causes depression. They're making progress, but they don't know. That's the real story. It's not exactly a blockbuster.
NPR: The antidepressant Prozac selectively targets the chemical serotonin. When the drug was introduced in the 1980s, it helped solidify the idea in many minds that depression was the result of a chemical imbalance. But the real story is far more complicated.
I heard part of this on the way home from the gym on Sunday--and I'm going back for more! It turns snoozer info into an exciting who-done-it. It clarifies what's going on in Greece, Spain, & Portugal. Get the whole Euro monetary crisis explained in a way that you sure to understand! Viva Planet Money & This American Life. I love Ira Glass.
If you're like us, when the words "European debt crisis" pop up in the news you feel a little worried, and a little like taking a nap. Turns out, there's a story behind this story. One that's filled with guilt, and drama, and betrayal, and 100-year-old dreams come true. Alex Blumberg of Planet Money...
January 24, 2012
- Healthy Librarian Tip: Cocoa-PB2 Chocolate Heaven
- HHLL Reader's Tip: Ann Esselstyn's Orange Soup Simplified in Crockpot
- New York Time Education Issue: One Hour a Day--The Lifetime Learning Prescription
- HHLL Post: The Green Smoothie Controversy
- The Vegan RD: Dairy/Plant-Based Comparisons--And the Winner is?
- New York Times: The Calorie-Burning Benefits of Brown Fat--A Good Reason to Exercise & to Lower Your Thermostat
Last night's chocolate fix. I'm LOVING Penzey's Unprocessed Cocoa (richest grade available in the world). 2 TBS. PB2 (defatted peanut flour), 1 TBS. Penzey's Cocoa, 1 packet stevia, a couple drops of really good vanilla, 2 TBS of warm water. Mix well in a cup, and dip 1/2 a banana slices into it. Oh baby!
This morning's genius "no-work" tip from HHLL reader Amy: Just wanted you to know that I got rushed today and put Ann Esselstyn's Orange soup in my crockpot. I did none of the steps AT ALL. I merely put in precut raw butternut squash and raw, peeled, cut up sweet potatoes, chopped onion, chopped celery, chopped carrot, the chopped garlic, the lentils, 1 tsp salt, the rosemary and red pepper. Plus the 8 cups of water. When I came home from work I used my immersion blender to whir it all up and it was amazing. I cannot believe it! Pass it on! :) Recipe below.
Happy Healthy Long Life: Real Men Can Cook: An Amazing Plant-Based/Vegan Nutritional Powerhouse of a
Ann Esselstyn's Awesome Almost All-Orange Vegetable Soup Ann Essestyn's Very Easy Blueberry Muffins Click here to go to the web version of this post, if you've received this via email. Better for photos. My apologies for writing another recipe/food post....
Devote 1 single hour a day to learning something new, no matter what--something that's out of your comfort zone. Take advantage of free mini-online classes on iTunes U which includes Stanford & MIT or even YouTube. Keep track of it all in a notebook or a spreadsheet. Jeremy Gleick, you inspire me!
New York Times: For more than two years, Jeremy Gleick has set aside a “learning hour.” He recently logged in his 1,000th hour.
My latest HHLL post! The Green Smoothie Controversy. Is it good for your health? It all depends. My argument for a greens & vegetable heavy smoothie, that's light on the fruit. What's your opinion?
The Healthy Librarian's Vegetable-Heavy Smoothie - Mostly Kale (8 cups), 2 carrots, 1 orange, and 1 cup of berries Yesterday, I received this email from Gael, a long-time HHLL reader: "This does not make me happy!" To Smoothie or Not...
A must read comparison of dairy vs non-dairy equivalents. This research confirms that milk and other dairy products have nothing to offer that you can’t get elsewhere. Here are some things that happened when dairy products were replaced with nondairy foods. The amount of saturated fat and sodium both dropped. And the amounts of vitamin A, potassium, and magnesium all increased. The study didn’t analyze vitamin C, vitamin K, iron or fiber, none of which are found in dairy products and all of which would be provided by the nondairy composite. Thanks to HHLL reader, Betty, for sharing this with me!
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My house is set at 58 degrees in the winter. It's freezing at work, too. And I exercise. Gotta love that calorie-burning brown fat. Who knew? I'm not complaining about a too cold house anymore. New article from the Journal of of Clinical Investigation by Dr. Carpentier explains how it works. Brown fat, Dr. Carpentier, “Is on fire.” On average, Dr. Carpentier said, the brown fat burned about 250 calories over three hours. It not only takes up glucose, if you have it, it will keep you warmer in a freezing room.
The New York Times: In separate studies, researchers have determined that in cold conditions, people’s calorie-gobbling brown fat uses ordinary fat as fuel — and that exercise may convert ordinary fat to brown fat.
January 25, 2012
- Disease Proof: It's a Junk Food Jungle Out There for the Kiddos--Two Mom's Track the Sugary Snacks Offered to Their Kids for 6 Weeks
- Wall Street Journal: Point-Counter Point on Prescribing Statins for Prevention--Should Healthy People Take Statins?
- Dr. Michael Greger: The Number One Cancer-Fighting Vegetables
- New England Journal of Medicine: Is Heart Disease or a Stroke in Your Future? An Easy Risk Calculator.
- Marth Rose Shulman's Black Rice, Red Lentil, & Edamame Salad Recipe
In forty-five days, three children, ages 3, 5, and 7 were offered a total of 41,734 extra calories; 1,927 grams of fat; and 6,470 grams of sugar! No joke! No wonder our kids are hooked on sugar & fat. Even if your house is junk food-free, there's always someone else ready to offer them a treat. Interesting experiment.
Disease Proof: The creativity of our readers is amazing! The following is an “experiment” that two Moms, Mandy and her friend Jessica, did over this pas...
Drs. Roger Blumenthal & Rita Redberg do an enlightening "Point Counter-Point" in the Wall Street Journal on prescribing statins to healthy people for primary prevention.
Here's what Blumental says: Critics of statins argue that lifestyle changes are a lot cheaper than drugs. But generic statins cost about $50 a year. Can you get a year's worth of fruits and vegetables for $50? (Me: and that's a reason to prescribe drugs?? But, it gets better...when he says:)
What's more, the true alternative to statins is more costly than that. Current lifestyles in the U.S. are flawed. We're getting fatter, older and sicker. We must fundamentally restructure our food supply, so that the focus is not on meat and high-calorie, high-fat foodstuffs with little nutritional value. Our cities, our workday and our pastimes must be restructured to promote physical activity and heart-healthy behaviors.
Here's what Blumental says: Critics of statins argue that lifestyle changes are a lot cheaper than drugs. But generic statins cost about $50 a year. Can you get a year's worth of fruits and vegetables for $50? (Me: and that's a reason to prescribe drugs?? But, it gets better...when he says:)
What's more, the true alternative to statins is more costly than that. Current lifestyles in the U.S. are flawed. We're getting fatter, older and sicker. We must fundamentally restructure our food supply, so that the focus is not on meat and high-calorie, high-fat foodstuffs with little nutritional value. Our cities, our workday and our pastimes must be restructured to promote physical activity and heart-healthy behaviors.
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This just published study (ahead of print) in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that flavonoids have a number of benefits linked to less heart disease & stroke-- including fighting inflammation and acting as antioxidants — which means they also help protect body cells from damage that may lead to chronic diseases and cancer.
Roger Blumenthal of Johns Hopkins says statins save lives in seemingly healthy people who have high cholesterol. Rita Redberg of UC San Francisco argues that the evidence isn't clear and that the risk of side effects is too great.
Given the release this month of the American Cancer Society’s new dietary guidelines calling for an “emphasis on plant foods,” I thought for today’s video pick (featured below) I’d feature a video that offers insight into which plant foods may be best. It covers a landmark study that pitted 34 common vegetables against 8 different lines of human cancer cells. Make sure to also check out the “prequel” video Veggies vs. Cancer. Thanks to HHLL reader Gael for sharing this one!
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/1-anticancer-vegetable.html#ixzz1kV82TRiF
Dr. Michael Greger: A landmark study in which 34 common vegetables are pitted against 8 different lines of human cancer cells.
A study in the January 25, 2012 New England Journal of Medicine offers a simple way to predict the risk of a fatal or debilitating heart attack or stroke for a middle-aged person over the rest of his or her life."
If at age 45 you have two or more of either elevated blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes or smoking, and you're a man, then there's a 50-50 proposition that you will have a heart attack or a stroke during your remaining lifespan," cardiologist Donald Lloyd-Jones, who headed the study at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. Women with two risk factors have about a 30 percent chance.
Having even one risk factor dramatically increases the risk of heart disease. And 95 percent of middle-aged Americans (ages 45-55) have at least one risk factor for heart disease.
If at age 45 you have two or more of either elevated blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes or smoking, and you're a man, then there's a 50-50 proposition that you will have a heart attack or a stroke during your remaining lifespan," cardiologist Donald Lloyd-Jones, who headed the study at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. Women with two risk factors have about a 30 percent chance.
Having even one risk factor dramatically increases the risk of heart disease. And 95 percent of middle-aged Americans (ages 45-55) have at least one risk factor for heart disease.
NPR: Middle-aged men with two common risk factors have a 50-50 chance of having a serious heart attack or stroke as they grow older, a new study finds. The findings suggest that taming risks early in life can make big difference later on.
Minus the oil--this one sounds like a winner, don't you think?
Martha Rose Shulman's Recipes for Health: With a mix of textures and colors and bright flavors, this dish makes for an enticing midday meal.
January 26, 2012
- One Green Planet: Flavonoids to Lower Heart Disease & Stroke
- Chicago Tribune: An Interview with Yogi Tara Stiles,
- The Natural Standard Database: The Sugar and C-Reactive Protein Inflammation Connection
- Dr. Michael Greger: Antioxidant Rankings & What's the Better Breakfast?
- NIH News: Nurses's Health Study and the Animal Protein & Gestational Diabetes Connection
- New York Times: Kettle Bell Work-Out for a Stronger Injury-Free Back
This just published study (ahead of print) in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that flavonoids have a number of benefits linked to less heart disease & stroke-- including fighting inflammation and acting as antioxidants — which means they also help protect body cells from damage that may lead to chronic diseases and cancer.
The findings are based on more than 98,000 men and women Thanks to Bev for sharing this!
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According to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, people who get the most flavonoids in their diets are less likely to die of heart disease or stroke, when compared to those who ate the least flavonoids. The compounds are found in a range of plant foods, including man...
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In a new study, researchers studied 559 adolescents between the ages of 14 and 18. They collected data on participants' diet and blood sugar levels.
When yoga teacher Tara Stiles listed her influences on her YouTube profile, she typed in "Deepak Chopra, Jane Fonda and Yoko Ono." Shortly thereafter, Stiles become Chopra's personal yoga...
In a new study, researchers studied 559 adolescents between the ages of 14 and 18. They collected data on participants' diet and blood sugar levels.
The results suggested that higher fructose consumption may be associated with several heart disease risk factors, including higher blood pressure, higher blood sugar and increased levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation.
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Be sure to watch Dr. Greger's "A Better Breakfast"! Looks like he's a smoothie fan. Anybody ever hear of "amla"? Sounds interesting, don't you think?
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Today's NutritionFacts.org video-of-the-day Dragon's Blood wraps up a ten-part series based on a groundbreaking study that measured the total Antioxidant
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High animal fat diet increases gestational diabetes risk, January 25, 2012 News Release - National I
NIH: Women who consumed a diet high in animal fat and cholesterol before pregnancy were at higher risk for gestational diabetes than women whose diets were lower in animal fat and cholesterol, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health and Harvard University.
At the end of the study, the kettlebell exercisers reported less pain as well as improved strength in the trunk and core muscles, compared with the control group. Over all, working out with kettlebells reduced lower back pain by 57 percent and cut neck and shoulder pain by 46 percent.
New York Times: Kettle-shaped iron weights, which have been used for centuries to train Russian soldiers and athletes, appear to be a promising therapy for back, neck and shoulder pain, new research shows.
January 27, 2012
- NPR: StoryCorps on Coping with the Sudden Death of a Child--Overcoming Grief
- People's Pharmacy: Interview with Reid Wilson, PhD. on Overcoming Obsessions
- One Green Planet: An Easy Energy-Packed Chocolate Banana Chia Pudding for Breakfast
- Happy Herbivore: Q & A of Tofu, Calcium, & Nutritional Yeast
- The Chef in You: Vegan Egg Substitutions for Baking & Cooking
- Nutrition Facts: The Most-Nutrient-Dense Fruits & Vegetables to Lower C-Reactive Protein/Inflammation
- Osteoporosis International Study: Spinning & Jogging for Stronger Bones
Every Friday morning I listen to StoryCorps. I am always moved beyond any expectation. Real people sharing their stories. Sometimes inspiring. Sometimes devastating. Always thought-provoking. This morning I cried.
NPR's StoryCorps: Dennis Apple and his wife, Buelah, came to StoryCorps to talk about their son Denny. Nearly 21 years ago, Denny came down with mononucleosis. Before going to bed one night, he took some medicine, and talked about where he wanted to sleep.
Haven't listened to this one yet--but the People's Pharmacy podcasts are my listening favorites for my work commute. Always top-notch experts.
People's Pharmacy Interview: Letting Go of Obsessive Thoughts
Probably more for the athletes, skinnies, & exercisers among us--with a 1/2 cup of chia & 2 TBS of hemp you're getting 12.25 grams of fat per serving--but lots of it is healthy omega-3s. I've got all the ingredients in my pantry, so I'll give it a try (with Penzey's cocoa). BTW--organic shelled hemp seed is DELICIOUS!
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Chia seeds are one of the oldest cultivated plants known to man. They are loaded with antioxidants, essential fatty acids (3 and 6), vitamins, minerals and fiber. Chia seeds maintain blood sugar levels as they slow our bodies conversion of carbohydrates into simple sugars. They are great for an a...
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You've got questions, I've got answers!1. My husband has been concerned that we're not getting enough calcium since switching to a vegetarian (trying to be vegan) diet. He's run some numbers to compare what we're eating to see how much we are getting each day, but still feels like we ...
I usually use 1 TBS of flax meal mixed in 3 TBS of water as an egg substitute, but, I wanted more guidance before trying HHLL reader Amy's Black Bean Cake which uses 3 eggs. Would Energ-G be better? Came across this helpful looking post. Verdict: I'm going with "flax eggs".
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Comprehensive list to know how to make egg substitutes to make Eggless (Egg Free) Cakes, Muffins, brownies, Pancakes, Cookies and other savory dish recipes.
Choosing the most nutrient dense fruits & vegetables can reduce your C-Reactive Protein (aka inflammation levels) Link to article: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20674303
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Even when choosing the same quantity of fruits and vegetables, those making higher antioxidant choices experienced a reduction in C-reactive protein (inflammation) levels.
"About twenty years ago, researchers found the missing link. They discovered that colorful plant foods in their natural state were also rich in thousands of compounds with important health properties for humans—phytochemicals. Only by eating an assortment of natural foods...
Hey 20 & 30 somethings--take note! A recent study published in Osteoporosis International investigated the normal exercise routines of more than 1,000 25-year-old women and found that high-impact weight-bearing activities, particularly jogging and spinning (my fave), led to stronger bones than similar low-impact exercises like walking and regular cycling. Researchers believe these differences occur because higher impact exercises involve more jumping and strength-training which place more resistance on the skeleton, better stimulating bone growth.
As obesity continues to plague Americans, exercising for weight loss seems to be at the forefront of education, news, and entertainment. But exercise has benefits far beyond just losing weight, including research supporting its potential to ward off osteoporosis. A recent study in Sweden confirms ...
January 28, 2012
- Feeding Our House Guests Fabulous Plant-Based Meals for Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
My sister and brother-in-law are visiting this weekend. Last night's dinner: Spicy Cajun Soup with "Andouille Sausage" & Chili Rellenos. Chocolate Oatmeal with berries & walnuts for breakfast.
January 29, 2012
- Dairy versus Dark Leafy Greens for Calcium
Plant calcium from dark green leafy vegetables is absorbed twice as well as the calcium in milk. And the other bonus from the green leafies: fiber, folate, iron, anti-oxidants, & the bone health super star: vitamin K. The bonus from cow's milk: cholesterol, butter fat, lactose, manure particles, antibiotics, & pus. Turns out pasteurization kills the bacteria from pus--but it can't cover up the taste. Yummy!
Have a question for Dr. Greger about this video? Leave it in the comment section at http://nutritionfacts.org/videos/plant-vs-cow-calcium-2/ and he'll answer...
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